BEIT: Adult Jewish Learning
beit FALL 2023
The Fall BEIT evening semester has come to an end. Our thanks to participants and teachers alike for the depth of discussion, learning, and community we enjoyed. We are all stronger after engaging in our explorations of Jewish ideas and texts, thoughts and celebrations, skills and current events.
today's beit lunch & learn is cancelled

Eternal Questions: Reflections, Conversations, and Jewish Mindfulness
Rabbi Josh Feigelson
Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD, is President & CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. In his virtual session with us, Rabbi Feigelson will explore Torah study through the lens of Torah, Talmud, Hasidic masters, and a diverse array of writers, poets, musicians, and thinkers.
12:20 to 12:40 pm
Lunch and Conversation
Please bring your own lunch and let's schmooze!
12:40 pm
Hanukkah for adults
Rabbi Ron Shulman
On the eve of Hanukkah, let’s discover some of the history and significance of Hanukkah in order to discover insights for who we are and how we live as Jews today. Let’s discuss Hanukkah as adults so we can better explain our holiday to our children and grandchildren.
video recording of martin fletcher from 10-26-23
War Correspondent Martin Fletcher joined our community via Zoom to discuss the Israel-Hamas war with Rabbi Ron Shulman.
video recording of matti friedman from 10-19-23
Journalist and author Matti Friedman joined our community via Zoom from Jerusalem to discuss the current war and crisis in Israel with Rabbi Ron Shulman
Our friendly Daily Minyan gathers every weekday morning for prayer in the Beit Midrash at 7:30 am and on Sundays at 9:00 am. A study session and light breakfast follows Minyan on each weekday morning. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Study of Jewish Law
Rabbi Avi Libman - Mondays
We use the Shulchan Arukh as a beginning point for our conversation, which covers current questions and topics of interest.
Talmud & Rabbinic Texts
Rabbi Ron Shulman - Wednesdays
Come enjoy the experience of studying the core texts of Rabbinic Judaism. We explore various religious, social, and ethical questions in our study of Talmud and other classic rabbinic works.
Study of Texts and Topics
Tuesdays | Thursdays | Fridays
Minyan participants offer their insights and knowledge on many Jewish texts and topics and enjoy learning from each other.
Thu, December 7 2023
24 Kislev 5784
Today's Calendar
Erev Hanukkah |
Daily Minyan : 7:30am |
: 4:00pm |
: 6:00pm |
Friday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat Service : 6:15pm |
Seeing Hope in the Light of Israel A Shabbat Hanukkah Service of Solidarity and Song : 6:15pm |
Shabbat Day
Torah Reading Class : 9:00am |
B'nei Mitzvah Shabbat Morning Class : 9:00am |
Saturday Morning Service : 9:30am |
Bar Mitzvah of Gabriel Schatz : 9:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 7 |
Dec 7 |
Dec 8 |
Dec 9 B'nei Mitzvah Shabbat Morning Class Shabbat, Dec 9 9:00am |
Dec 9 Bar Mitzvah of Gabriel Schatz Shabbat, Dec 9 9:30am |
Erev Hanukkah
Thursday, Dec 7 |
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Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:20am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:50am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:38am |
Latest Shema | 9:09am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:00am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 11:40am |
Mincha Gedola | 12:06pm |
Mincha Ketana | 2:37pm |
Plag HaMincha | 3:39pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:42pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:22pm |
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2023VTS Thursday Grades 2-7
Thursday, Dec 7th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023
Friday, Dec 8th 6:15p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023
Shabbat, Dec 9th 9:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023
Shabbat, Dec 9th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023VTS Sundays
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Chanukah Party (K-6th)
Sunday, Dec 10th 12:00p to 2:00p
Come enjoy some chanukah fun with dreidels, latkes and a gift exchange! $10 usy members | $15 non-members -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Chai Latkes and Vodkas
Sunday, Dec 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
This epic event can't be missed! We will be pairing latkes with vodkas and having a latke potluck and contest. You won't want to miss this, check back soon for more information and registration. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2023
Monday, Dec 11th 11:00a to 3:00p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023
Tuesday, Dec 12th 2:00p to 3:30p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023
Wednesday, Dec 13th 5:30p to 8:00p
ROSH CHODESH MONTHLY GATHERINGS 5:30pm dairy/pareve potluck 6:00-8:00pm - program Celebrate the New Moon, New Friends, and New Spiritual Connections. Since 2014, 200-plus women of all ages have joined in sharing in large and small group discussions, education, Torah study, meditation, movement, prayer, presentations about international Jewish communities, and more. We even met via Zoom during the 2 years when we were not meeting in person. For more information, contact Karen Bohrer at kbohrer@usa.net